@Vince Williams that's simply not true. The fact that rarely other music genres experiment with metal doesn't mean thst experimentation happens mostly in the metal scene. Animal collective is not a metal band; aphex twins are not a metal band; Ho99o9 are not a metal band; Xiu Xiu are not a metal band; Have a Nice Life are not a metal band; Sun ra was not a metal musician; James Chance and the Contortions were not a metal band; NIN were not a metal band (at least not mainly); and so on. Innovation and experimentation is and has been a big part of music at large. Even in classical music: go listen to some Alan Berg for instance. Music itself is flexible and artistry is deeply tied with the desire of experimenting and trying out new things. Plus, about your first statement, there are quite a few bands that combine metal with other genres, so I don't see your point (Sunn O))), the aforementioned Ho99o9, Boris, even that fucking Poppy girl, etc.)
Music like blues, metal, rock and pop will never die and for that I am grateful. These music genres keep their roots and also keep reinventing themselves.
HOOOLY FUCK I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THESE GUYS. His fucking black metal vocals have me grinning from ear to ear. such amazing song progression and a truly ingenius blend of styles.
Honestly ive never been quite that into any sort of heavier music, but this band absolutely blew my mind. Every single time i listen to one of their songs, i get fricking goosebumps, its crazy.
when that guitar comes in as Manuel sings "Mornin' might never come 'round these parts" always pumps me up. Can't wait to hear more of Zeal & Ardor in the near future!
For me it is a pure discovery. My listening pilgrimage in music started around 12 years ago with plain black metal and evolved into much more complicated progressive rock and electronic music. Each new band that has guts to combine elements from diametrically opposite genres deserves big respect. Keep it up, keep experimenting!
I bought Devil is Fine today, after streaming the album. I wondered what the underground buzz was and now I know what's what. I love innovation in music and the combining of styles and elements. This is modern music!
αν γινόταν θεσσαλονίκη με το ζόρι θα μάζευε 100 άτομα. οι black metalάδες στη θεσσαλονίκη είμαστε μετρημένοι στα δάκτυλα, τουλάχιστον όσοι ακούμε τα πιο πειραματικά του χώρου.
ισχυει αυτο , βασικα ουτε 50 δεν θα πηγεναν , απο τη στιγμη που δεν ειναι μια απο τις κλασικες blackmetal μπαντες (η δεν παιζουν το κλασικο black), ο γνησιος ελληναρας μεταλας θα το σνομπαρει μεχρι να μην υπαρχει αυριο
I love this so much I’m tearing man like holy shit this is what I’ve been looking for after being in a music slump feeling like I’m hearing the same bs this shit comes out and I have found the light 💡
AGREE 100% WITH HailMammon's comments. I just discovered this bad and OMG they are AMAZING! Just when I had Heavy Metal and Hard Rock for dead I come across Zeal & Ardor. Kudos!!!
I've randomly stumbled upon this project on youtube close to a year ago and back then the whole EP was available. Didn't expect it to actually blow up like that since it was pretty obscure.
I need more!! 25 mins wasn't enough for the sheer awesomeness that this band has to offer. Once your ear is trained to this band it's like crack. I'm scared that if I play the album too much I'll get riff deafness. Bring more out Z&A you guys fucking rock 🤘🤘
Swear to god, just the other day I wrote a note to myself to do something with the words "ardor" and "zeal" because I think they're cool. Imagine my surprise today when, by a circuitous route, I find this. Very cool.
Oh . . . My . . . God! Who are you and where do you come from? This is unbelievably good stuff! I’m a huge extreme metal fan and the fusion elements this band produces are amazing. Please keep making music like this!
it's mind blowing how versatile metal music can be. originality is king... and this band just takes it to a new level.
It's a good time to be a metalhead. we get many decades of amazing material and this :D
i know eh ? how many times have we been told its impossible to create something new.
It's not just metal that's versatile, it's music itself
@Vince Williams that's simply not true. The fact that rarely other music genres experiment with metal doesn't mean thst experimentation happens mostly in the metal scene. Animal collective is not a metal band; aphex twins are not a metal band; Ho99o9 are not a metal band; Xiu Xiu are not a metal band; Have a Nice Life are not a metal band; Sun ra was not a metal musician; James Chance and the Contortions were not a metal band; NIN were not a metal band (at least not mainly); and so on. Innovation and experimentation is and has been a big part of music at large. Even in classical music: go listen to some Alan Berg for instance. Music itself is flexible and artistry is deeply tied with the desire of experimenting and trying out new things.
Plus, about your first statement, there are quite a few bands that combine metal with other genres, so I don't see your point (Sunn O))), the aforementioned Ho99o9, Boris, even that fucking Poppy girl, etc.)
You just have read my mind, thx dude.
I'm almost 40 and this, right here, makes me feel like I did being blown away by new music as a teenager. 😳
i felt the same when i discovered this band several years ago.
That is because music is ageless. (I'm 38.)
I'm 53 and I feel the same.
Heavy Metal is for old men.
@@davebone3599 guess I'm old then :D All metal is awesome!
This is the sublimation of metal .Blues straight to Black metal
Blues at its final stage of evolution and it is terrifying abd glorious. This awesome to behold.
Final stage? You mean to suggest there is nowhere to go beyond? This is literally as good as blues can ever be?
Guess that means I'm quitting music.
@@IntroSpectre6x3 I think he means full circle.
Music like blues, metal, rock and pop will never die and for that I am grateful. These music genres keep their roots and also keep reinventing themselves.
Amen
The anger of the grieving process
"To the detractors or the accusers or the people of the other side, I would say that they would make ideal human sacrifices"
Such a good quote.
The actual quote is "from the detractors and the accusers and the people of the other side"
Landin Langridge haha you also got wrong dude
Continue walking the left hand path
I saw them open for Mastodon and Opeth last year. Zeal & Ardor was amazing. I did not expect that from an opening band.
I saw them pre covid open for baroness... been a top 5 band on my list ever since 🤘❤️🤘
The trinity of progressive metal: Mastodon, Opeth, Zeal & Ardor. What a package!
The heavy bits shouldn't fit but they just do, I love it.
HOOOLY FUCK I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THESE GUYS. His fucking black metal vocals have me grinning from ear to ear. such amazing song progression and a truly ingenius blend of styles.
Someone help. I can't stop listening to this brilliant song. I don't even think I want to stop. So never mind.
Don't you dare look away son.
Blues and Black metal is my favorite genres. This is great symbiosis. Thank you.
Best thing 4chan ever inspired.
Wait what?
Is this legit? Can't imagine that shithole 4chan actually doing something good. However, Zeal and Ardor is beyond great.
I suppose if you mixed those two it would just be called... black metal.
its from 4chan's music board, called /mu/, not the places like /b/ or /pol/ which are more known for being shitholes.
its a great mix
Honestly ive never been quite that into any sort of heavier music, but this band absolutely blew my mind. Every single time i listen to one of their songs, i get fricking goosebumps, its crazy.
Blackened Blues. Fucking love it.
Blues is black, just saying ❤️
I am talking to a 2 year old comment lol 😂 and that’s ok. Victimless crime. Win win.
His voice (and look) is like Buzz from The Melvins had a resentful bastard child with Ihsahn from Emperor, fucking amazing! Great band!
yes.great.but....but, buzz about 2000000000000000000000000000000 times better:):):)
and sorry for my english:)
No attentioN Well, that's not a fair comparision
@@tussscia Melvins is king, but Buzz is approaching tone-deaf with his melodic vox and always has been lol.
Oh man Ihsahn is definitely what ui thought of when I first listened to them. That both started as a one man band is also interesting
Это просто шикарно! Жаль что 5 лет назад не нашел эту группу!!! Авторам огромное спасибо, теперь осталось послушать все релизы!)
The bassist rocking the Swans "Filth" shirt. Good taste.
when that guitar comes in as Manuel sings "Mornin' might never come 'round these parts" always pumps me up. Can't wait to hear more of Zeal & Ardor in the near future!
Eminem, Andy Samberg, and Eric Andre kick ass.
One year later, this comment made my day x'D
Same hahaha
😂😂😂
@@maximef.994 holy shit I just realised the likes. My favorite song and the first time I comment blew up a bit fuck yeah
dude you win the internet everyday
This is the freshest and most original metal song I've ever heard for recent some years
This is the single most interesting band on this planet
These guys are Underrated, this is amazing.
Nice music...thank God for the blues boy or we would never would have this vibration..
For me it is a pure discovery. My listening pilgrimage in music started around 12 years ago with plain black metal and evolved into much more complicated progressive rock and electronic music. Each new band that has guts to combine elements from diametrically opposite genres deserves big respect. Keep it up, keep experimenting!
I JUST discovered this band while listening to Liquid Metal on SiriusXM. I am blown away by the blues and black metal fusion! Incredible!
Well, just FYI, but Stranger Fruit came in as #1 on my best of metal list of 2018 :) (Truly amazing!)
This grabs my souls, on multiple levels, and I love it
My new fave band!! Thank you Cory Taylor for mentioning them in a recent interview :-) my ears are saying YAY!
Annastasia666 X what interview?? I gotta see it!
I bought Devil is Fine today, after streaming the album. I wondered what the underground buzz was and now I know what's what. I love innovation in music and the combining of styles and elements. This is modern music!
i wish i could be in athens to see you guys . greetings from Thessaloniki Greece
Thessaloniki? At least you can go see Hail Spirit Noir, from your own town, there next month!
αν γινόταν θεσσαλονίκη με το ζόρι θα μάζευε 100 άτομα. οι black metalάδες στη θεσσαλονίκη είμαστε μετρημένοι στα δάκτυλα, τουλάχιστον όσοι ακούμε τα πιο πειραματικά του χώρου.
ισχυει αυτο , βασικα ουτε 50 δεν θα πηγεναν , απο τη στιγμη που δεν ειναι μια απο τις κλασικες blackmetal μπαντες (η δεν παιζουν το κλασικο black), ο γνησιος ελληναρας μεταλας θα το σνομπαρει μεχρι να μην υπαρχει αυριο
i didnt know how Hail Spirit Noir were but thank you , i listened to them and they kick ass
ειμαι ο γνησιος ελληναρρας μεταλας XD και μου αρεσαν παρα πολυ αχχαχχαχα
this is one of the greatest things ive ever seen
I love this band! Perfect!
Black Metal + Soul = 🤘Black Soul🤘
OH MY OH MY! What have I discovered. I think I love this band already.
I love this so much I’m tearing man like holy shit this is what I’ve been looking for after being in a music slump feeling like I’m hearing the same bs this shit comes out and I have found the light 💡
The loudest band I've ever seen. When they get into the blast beat they create a sonic breeze which made my shorts flap
Fucking masterpiece. Please be all songs which aren't on album on the next one!
This is so damn good
I didn't think I would ever find myself saying this, but... This song is better than anything on the album!
I am captivated by this song!
FlipsVs TheWorld Just found it today and I've already played it for an hour. Love
Who i am just now hearing about these guys. This band kicks ass
I will buy this album right now!!! Best new music for years
The bassist
Thank you /mu/ this is bloody brilliant.
The mastering haha. "What do we want Eddy?" "Anything but black metal, Frederic."
AGREE 100% WITH HailMammon's comments. I just discovered this bad and OMG they are AMAZING! Just when I had Heavy Metal and Hard Rock for dead I come across Zeal & Ardor. Kudos!!!
I can't stop listening this, it's very fascinating...
I love this! Masterpiece!
Same.
I've randomly stumbled upon this project on youtube close to a year ago and back then the whole EP was available. Didn't expect it to actually blow up like that since it was pretty obscure.
THIS band single handedly redfines black metal in more ways than one.
Love this sound,, seen them in Oakland!
Just discovered this band!! Oh man, you guys got a new fan!!!!this is what I have been looking for….
Most original band I've heard since Danzig, Lucifer loves you, keep going
I hope some day they come to California! I've been into this band since I found them on bandcamp.
Same! Greatest bandcamp discovery thus far.
I can feel the blues in my veins
awesome mix of music genres.
I need more!! 25 mins wasn't enough for the sheer awesomeness that this band has to offer. Once your ear is trained to this band it's like crack. I'm scared that if I play the album too much I'll get riff deafness. Bring more out Z&A you guys fucking rock 🤘🤘
Great music, great vocals. Greetings from Poland. STAY HEAVY.
Don't you dare click away, boy!
*DON'T YOU DARE CLICK DISLIKE, CHILD!*
Original comment, nice...
NICE! Just discovered these guys. We need them!
une tuerie !!!!!!!! 💪💪
Wish this was on the album. Looking forward to more!
trop génial !!!
Swear to god, just the other day I wrote a note to myself to do something with the words "ardor" and "zeal" because I think they're cool. Imagine my surprise today when, by a circuitous route, I find this. Very cool.
Recently got into this band and man I’m loving it, so different and the music is so damn good
An exceptional version of a stunningly powerful song.
(Hope it gets added to Spotify)
whoa dude, got a band now? i have follow u from birdmask and i always knew there is something in you..u are a genious I think..
birdmask is awesome, too :D
I LOVE THIS ! BLACKENED BLACK METAL!
Can we talk about the bass player? She rocks
Words fail me. Utter genius.
i just struck gold!!!
This may be my Song of the Year.
Holy shit, this is so good.
millione times yeah.
so glad this is on stranger fruit!!
Afro Black Metal. 😎🖤🇧🇷🤘🏼
Okay, this _is_ pretty awesome! A pity this song isn't on 'devil is fine'.
Udonotknowmeatall will be on next release!
I LOVE IT!
i saw them yesterday at a festival in my city and omg they where so good
This song will be on the new album coming out on June 8th! I’m so excited to here the studio version of this song.
great performance, also love the swans shirt.
At 1.39.. whoah ❤
this is class
Good to see Harry Dunn and Lloyd Christmas on the mic as backup singers
this is so fucking awesome
Oh . . . My . . . God! Who are you and where do you come from? This is unbelievably good stuff! I’m a huge extreme metal fan and the fusion elements this band produces are amazing. Please keep making music like this!
...colocas 2 colheres de blues e 1 colher de black metal..deixas ferver e resultado é Zeal& Ardor..🤘🖤🦇
se rappeler de bons concerts !
Me parten la cabeza! 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
couldnt look away. life still intact.
they way better than on the album. this is super promising
Wow, that was pretty epic...
Eu vivi pra ver isso. É de uma criatividade interessantíssima. Soa muito bem.
This should have been on the album.
Love it!!!
I saw them yesterday at the Meh Suff Metal Festival
hey im 61 this so cool
This is pretty Awesome..... kinda reminds me of Shaman's Harvest earlier stuff
Ich liebe eure Musik.... Manuel, deine Blicke manchmal.. wahnsinn
Theae guys are going to sit by Ghost, Behemoth and Batushka on my playlist
Amazing band!
Very epic track and sound! Keep up the amazing releases! :D